AI was promised to transform businesses from both the ground up and top down, creating new efficiencies, strategies, and ways of working. But the promise hasn’t yet been realized, and a much-publicized study from MIT found that 95% of companies are not realizing any returns from their AI investment. Additionally, McKinsey found that 62% of…
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Everywhere you turn, the message is clear: AI is moving fast, and it’s forcing leaders and organizations to move fast, too. New tools are being rolled out, jobs are evolving, and business models are shifting seemingly overnight. According to McKinsey, over 70% have introduced AI into at least one part of their business. But a…
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The AI Boom Is Real. But So Is the Frustration In 2025, it’s no longer a question of whether organizations are using generative AI. According to McKinsey, over 70% have introduced it into at least one part of their business. But far fewer can point to real results. Despite all the energy and investment, only…
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If your business were building bridges across gaps, you’d care deeply about two things: the architecture and the materials. You might design a bridge that’s a masterpiece of balance and engineering, but if the timbers are rotting or the metal is rusted, it won’t stand for long. That would be dumb, right? Dangerous, even. And…
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Today, standing still means falling behind. Leaders are under constant pressure to evolve faster, smarter, and leaner. To keep pace, the instinct is often to act fast, launching a new strategy, restructuring teams, or rolling out a new process or technology. Here’s the risk: Moving without clarity often means solving the wrong problem. When leaders…
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Recent research from Bain & Company (2024) shows that a staggering 88% of change initiatives fall short of their intended goals. This is mostly due to employee resistance and a lack of leadership support. As AI transformation accelerates, leaders must navigate both the technical and human sides of change to drive true transformation. In other…
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Organizations are evolving faster than ever. From AI and automation reshaping how work gets done to shifts in consumer behavior, new business models, and hybrid workplace norms, change is now the default setting. For leaders, keeping pace requires more than strategic agility — it requires a commitment to continuous learning. As business theorist Arie de…
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Career transitions can be transformative milestones, shaping not just our professional paths but also our sense of purpose and fulfillment. However, whether you’re changing industries, seeking a new role, or embarking on a different career journey entirely, the process is rarely straightforward. Through my own experience and my interactions with students and leaders navigating their…
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Want to boost your company’s profitability? Start by putting more women in leadership. While we’d happily take credit for this advice, we can’t. Research consistently shows that companies with women in leadership roles are more profitable than those with few women in key roles. The Secret to Stronger Business Performance? More Women at the Top…
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Remember the old days, when a “reorg” was something distinctive and rare? Consultants would come into your company and poke around for a while, and then the change would get announced. People would be let go Maybe some functions would get merged or scrapped Reporting relationships would shift Perhaps the brand would get a reboot. …
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